Category: Diagnostic Tips

Hard/No Start, Fuel Gauge Inoperative/Fluctuates, SES/Check Engine Light On, ABS Warning Light On, TCS Warning Light On, TCS Activation, Service Traction System Message Displayed, All-Wheel Drive Disable Message Displayed, DTCs Set – 2000-2007 Buick Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pontiac Saturn

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#01-08-45-005E: HARD/NO START, FUEL GAUGE INOP/FLUCTUATES, SES/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, ABS WARNING LIGHT ON, TCS WARNING LIGHT ON, TCS ACTIVATION, SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM MESSAGE, ALL-WHEEL DRIVE DISABLE MESSAGE, DTCS (AUG 29, 2006)

Subject: Hard/No Start, Fuel Gauge Inoperative/Fluctuates, SES/Check Engine Light On, ABS Warning Light On, TCS Warning Light On, TCS Activation, Service Traction System Message Displayed, All-Wheel Drive Disable Message Displayed, DTCs Set (Repair Connector)
Models: 2002-2006 Buick Rendezvous
2005-2007 Buick Terraza
2000-2005 Chevrolet Venture
2005-2007 Chevrolet Uplander
2000-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
2000-2005 Pontiac Montana
2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek
2005-2007 Pontiac Montana SV6
2005-2007 Saturn Relay

This bulletin is being revised to add 2007 model year. Also, additional information was added to the Important statement. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-08-45-005D (Section 8 – Body and Accessories).

Condition

Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions:

  • Engine is hard to start
  • Engine will not start
  • Engine starts then stalls
  • Fuel gauge is inoperative or fluctuates
  • Service Engine Soon/Check Engine light is illuminated
  • ABS Warning Light is illuminated
  • TCS Warning Light is illuminated
  • TCS activation
  • Service Traction System message displayed
  • All-Wheel Drive Disable message displayed

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Airbag Light On, DTC B0081 – 2007-2008 Chevrolet Equinox & Pontiac Torrent

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#06-09-41-006D: AIRBAG LIGHT ON, DTC B0081 SET (CLEAR DTC USING SPECIFIC PROCEDURE) (DEC 13, 2007)

Subject: Airbag Light On, DTC B0081 Set (Clear DTC Using Specific Procedure)
Models: 2007-2008 Chevrolet Equinox
2007-2008 Pontiac Torrent

This bulletin is being revised to add the 2008 model year. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-09-41-006C (Section 09 — Restraints).

Condition

Some customers may comment on the airbag light being illuminated. Upon investigation, the technician may find DTC B0081 with symptom code 0F or 5A set.

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Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Operation – 2014 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks

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#12-02-32-002A: POWER STEERING NOISE OR FLUID LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP, GEAR OR HIGH PRESSURE HOSE DURING EXTREME LOW TEMPERATURE OPERATION (REPLACE POWER STEERING FLUID) (JUN 4, 2013)

Subject: Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Operation (Replace Power Steering Fluid)
Models: 2014 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks

This bulletin is being revised to add the 2013-2014 model years, add noise as a possible condition and add a Note in the Instructions section. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 12-02-32-002.

Condition

Some customers may comment that their vehicle is experiencing noise or a fluid leak from the power steering pump, gear or high pressure side power steering hose during extreme low outdoor temperature operation.

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Whine or Growl Noise from Power Steering Pump – 2006-2009 Pontiac Saturn Opel Daewoo

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#09-02-32-001: WHINE OR GROWL NOISE FROM POWER STEERING PUMP (CHANGE POWER STEERING FLUID TO COLD CLIMATE POWER STEERING FLUID) (FEB 16, 2009)

Subject: Whine or Growl Noise from Power Steering Pump (Change Power Steering Fluid to Cold Climate Power Steering Fluid)
Models: 2006-2009 Pontiac Solstice
2007-2009 Saturn SKY
2007-2009 Opel GT
2007-2008 Daewoo G2X

 

Condition

Some customers may comment about a whine or growl noise from the engine compartment for a few seconds after starting their vehicle at low ambient temperatures (approximately -12°C (10°F) and lower).

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Difficult to Read Driver Information Center (DIC), Radio and HVAC Control Head – 2005-2008 Buick Allure & LaCrosse

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#08-08-42-001B: DIFFICULT TO READ DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC), RADIO AND HVAC CONTROL HEAD (REPROGRAM BCM) (MAY 5, 2008)

Subject: Difficult to Read Driver Information Center (DIC), Radio and HVAC Control Head (Reprogram BCM)
Models: 2005-2008 Buick Allure (Canada), LaCrosse (Including Export)

This bulletin is being revised to add the 2005-2007 models years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-08-42-001A (Section 08— Body).

Condition

Some customers may comment that it is difficult to read the driver information center (DIC), radio and HVAC control head during sunrise and sunset hours.

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